You will need to paint walls, apply new wallpaper, add that DIY deck you’ve been thinking about, finish that basement, finish the attic too while you’re at it, and knock out that structurally unnecessary wall in the living room to open up the space. Or, conversely, add a wall to convert an over-large space into a bedroom, or an office.

Different properties will certainly have different needs. Still, almost every property will need a functional kitchen. Doing a total remodel at strategic intervals over time is recommendable. You might want to redo your kitchen every ten to twenty years.

Redo the floors, perhaps add an “island” in the center with a granite counter. It can be sensible to consult professional interior designers. This will help you get an idea what sort of things work the best, and maybe even what sort of new innovations might fit the needs of your property. For example, have you considered RTA cabinets?

RTA Considerations

RTA stands for “Ready To Assemble”, and refers to a sort of cabinetry that is a lot more customizable than non-RTA units. When you buy a cabinet that has been pre-assembled, you’re limited in your options.

One that you can assemble as you receive it allows you to choose options which may fit a specific niche in your home. Also, these are available in basically any contemporary style you could ask for, such as the “shaker-style” units that have become so trendy.

The color of your cabinets will be a big part of the “wow” factor as well, and there are many schools of thought here. As is the case with most home renovation, the final “say” in what you do will have a lot to do with you specifically. However, there are a few things you might want to consider here.

Monochrome Color Schemes, Wood, And Metal

For example, you could go with a monochrome option wherein everything in the kitchen has the same bright white coloring. This is convenient in terms of cleaning. When everything is pristine and pale, you can immediately identify mess and clean it up. Still, monochrome coloring is bland and can be boring.

Another idea might be to go with earthy wood tones. Cedar is beautiful, so is mahogany. Teak has its own profile. Cork may not be advisable; but then again, it may–depending on your needs. Earthy wooden cabinetry can look and feel elegant; and if you don’t like the natural color of the wood, you can always paint over it to match the rest of the space.

Metallic cabinetry has its own appeal. Generally this is a more weighty cabinetry option, but there’s definite longevity to consider, and the gray silver tone of metal can give your kitchen a sterile, somewhat industrial feel—which could be what many home owners desire.

Ultimately, the “wow” factor of your kitchen will most effectively be communicated in space utility, and an unforced “natural” feel. Your kitchen should make you feel at home when you’re in it, and make cooking easy. Cabinets are necessary storage accoutrements, so you might as well make the best of them!